Baldwin Brothers Biography Alec, Daniel, Billy and Stephen Alec Baldwin Alexander Rae Baldwin III (born April 3, 1958, in Massapequa, New York, Long_Island, New York) is an American actor who is the oldest and best known of the "Baldwin brothers", with brothers Daniel, Stephen and William. He is of three quarters Irish and one quarter French descent. Baldwin has appeared in movies such as The Cooler, The Hunt for Red October, Beetlejuice, Ghosts of Mississippi, Talk Radio, Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within (voice), The Cat in the Hat, Pearl Harbor, Thomas and the Magic Railroad, Along Came Polly, The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie, and The Aviator. He has also made notable appearances on television. In particular, Baldwin is one of the most frequent hosts of Saturday Night Live, leading the show twelve times and also making cameo appearances regularly. He played William Barrett Travis in a movie about the Alamo called Thirteen Days of Glory. In 1998, he began narrating the American version of the children's series Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends. He left the series in 2003.

When Baldwin was young, he had a job as a busboy at famous New York City disco Studio 54. He claims he had to quit the job because seeing all of the sex going on around him "was making me too horny." He was married to actress Kim Basinger from 1993 to 2002. They were the subject of much media attention for the bitter divorce and custody fight for their daughter and accusations that Baldwin was an abusive husband, which many believed hurt his career in addition to allegations of him having anger managemeant problems. Baldwin, a liberal Democrat, has always had an active interest in politics and is frequently rumored to be a candidate for public office. He recently revealed in a British magazine interview that he plans to leave acting in a few years to pursue a career in politics. Daniel Baldwin Daniel Baldwin is an American actor who is a member of the famous Baldwin family. His brothers, Alec, Stephen and William are also actors. William Baldwin William Baldwin (born February 21, 1963) is an American actor. He is best known for his early starring roles in such films as Backdraft and Flatliners.

He also starred alongside Cindy Crawford in the 1995 film, Fair Game. He has continued to act in films and on television, but has not taken many lead roles. His brothers Daniel, Stephen and Alec are also notable actors - see Baldwin brothers. He is married to singer Chynna Phillips. Stephen Baldwin Stephen Baldwin (born May 12, 1966) is an American actor. He is one of the "Baldwin brothers," with brothers Daniel, William and the most famous Alec. In 2001 and 2002 he was a frequent caller into "The Ron and Fez Show" before they moved from New York City to Washington D.C. He is a born-again Christian in contrast to his leftist brother Alec. He currently resides in the village of Nyack, New York. He directed and produced Livin' It!, a film that focuses on Christian athletes involved in extreme sports and evangelism. Stephen Baldwin became a born-again Christian shortly after the 9/11 attacks. He frequently talks about his conversion experience, which involves his Portuguese housekeeper. He also currently hosts the television show, Scare Tactics.

From Wikipedia, William Baldwin - Biography - IMDb William Baldwin Biography Showing all 41 items Jump to: Overview (3) | Mini Bio (1) | Spouse (1) | Trivia (29) | Personal Quotes (5) | Salary (2) Overview (3) 6' 2" (1.88 m) Mini Bio (1) William Baldwin was born on February 21, 1963 in Massapequa, Long Island, New York, USA as William Joseph Baldwin. He is an actor and producer, known for Backdraft (1991), Flatliners (1990) and The Squid and the Whale (2005). He has been married to Chynna Phillips since September 9, 1995. They have three children. Spouse (1) ( 9 September 1995 - present) (3 children) Trivia (29) Attended the State University of New York at Binghamton for 2 years before leaving to go to Hollywood Studied political science at university. Before becoming an actor, he worked as a male model. Cousin of actor Joseph Baldwin .

Rode along with the Chicago Fire Dept.'s Squad 5 in preparation for his role in Backdraft (1991). Baldwin and pop singer Chynna Phillips gave birth to 7 lb., 2 oz. daughter, Jamison Leon. [February 2000] Ex-brother-in-law of Kim Basinger . Son, Vance Alexander, born October 23, 2001 in New York City. A former wrestler, he was inducted in the Amateur Wrestling Hall of Fame after receiving the 2003 Outstanding American Award. Past recipients included Sen. Paul Wellstone , Dan Dierdorf , astronaut Michael Collins , actor Kirk Douglas , writer John Irving , Donald Rumsfeld , Gen Norman Schwarzkopf and many former Presidents. Son-in-law of John Phillips , and Michelle Phillips . Half-brother-in-law of Bijou Phillips , and Mackenzie Phillips . His son Vance was born on the same day and month (October 23rd) as his niece, Ireland. Daughter Brooke Michelle born to his wife Chynna Phillips in New York on December 6 2004 weighing 7 pounds, 6 ounces.

Has a dog named Thurman, named after New York Yankees great Thurman Munson. Wanted to name one of his sons Gehrig after New York Yankees legend Lou Gehrig. Son of Carol M. Baldwin Four years after they got together, William and Chynna were married on September 9th, 1995 at the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary Roman Catholic Church in South Hampton, New York. Acccording to most biographies on the Baldwin Brothers, William and his brothers, Alec Baldwin , Stephen Baldwin and Daniel Baldwin , attended Massapequa High School, but they actually went to Alfred G. Berner High School, two miles from Massapequa High School. But their father, Alexander Jr., was a highly respected history teacher and football coach at Massapequa High. In 1998/1999 he was honored by the school, and the auditorium was renamed for him. (One of Al Baldwin's former students is Brian Kilmeade ). Both William and younger brother, Stephen Baldwin , are former Calvin Klein models. The Creative Coalition ( TCC ) elected William its their new president. William and his brothers were all wrestlers in high school, and he even wrestled in college.

Aside from being a wrestler in high school, William also played on the high school football team. William likes jazz, the Count Basie Band (swing), and Van Morrison , but has no favorite genre of music. William, who trained for three weeks at the Chicago Fire Academy, rode along with the Chicago Fire Department's Squad 5 while preparing for his role as Brian McCaffrey in Backdraft (1991). William worked as an aide on Capitol Hill for U.S. Representive Thomas J. Downey ( New York/ Democrat). William and his older brother, Alec Baldwin , were both very close friends of the late John Kennedy Jr. . Like his brother Alec Baldwin , William is a vegetarian and was once nominated for PETA's "Sexiest Vegetarian". Both he and his brother, Alec Baldwin , won $250,000 for charity on separate celebrity episodes of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire (1999). He is of Irish, English, Scottish, French-Canadian, and German descent. Personal Quotes (5) I could count my modeling jobs on my hands and toes.

When I graduated from college, I moved to New York specifically to study acting, and I needed to pay the bills, and it's better to make a couple thousand dollars in one day than to wait tables six days a week. I see myself much more so as an actor. Acting is my career and activism is my passionate hobby. But acting is my livelihood. I was an activist long before I even entertained the possibility of being an actor. I look for an interesting and often times, fresh character. Something different that what is done all the time or than I've done recently. I look at who is directing. Those two variables as well as a third, which is the content and the quality of the screenplay. I look at the arcs of the scenes and characters and relationships. I've been involved with the Creative Coalition since shortly after the founding by (actor) Ron Oliver and (actress) Susan Sarandon and (actor) Christopher Reeve . I love to really roll up my sleeves and get my hands dirty on any level when it comes to these sorts of issues, (i.e. gun control, freedom of speech) on a grass roots level or a clerical level. I love to educate myself and others and help raise awareness on important issues.

I love to utilize my celebrity status in a responsible and constructive and substantive manner. I like to get my hands dirty rather than a photo op". I'm fascinated by each individual story. I'll walk down the street and see a homeless person, and I'll want to stop them and say, How did this happen? Where's your mother? Are you physically ill? Mentally ill? And this is what I wanted to know about Tom. How could this have happened? (on real Tom Martinez, the character in which he portrays in the Showtime original movie, Brotherhood of Murder (1999)). Salary (2) Daniel Baldwin - Biography - IMDb Daniel Baldwin Jump to: Overview (4) | Mini Bio (1) | Spouse (3) | Trivia (25) | Personal Quotes (20) Overview (4) 6' 2" (1.88 m) Mini Bio (1) Daniel Baldwin was born on October 5, 1960 in Massapequa, Long Island, New York, USA as Daniel Leroy Baldwin.

He is an actor and producer, known for Hawaii Five-0 (2010), Grimm (2011) and Cold Case (2003). He has been married to Joanne Smith-Baldwin since July 28, 2007. They have two children. He was previously married to Elizabeth Baldwin and Cheryl Baldwin. Spouse (3) ( 11 April 1990 - 1996) (divorced) (1 child) Cheryl Baldwin (? - ?) (divorced) (1 child) Trivia (25) Admitted to hospital in "critical condition" after he was found in his hotel room suffering from a suspected drugs overdose. [February 1998] Father of 5 children: Daughter Kahlea Baldwin (born 1985) with first wife, Cheryl Baldwin. Daughter Alexandra Baldwin (born 1994) with second wife, Elizabeth Baldwin . Son Atticus Baldwin (born 1996) from his relationship with Isabella Hofmann .

Daughters Avis Ann Baldwin (born January 17, 2008) and Finley Rae Martineau Baldwin (born August 7, 2009) with current wife, Joanne Smith-Baldwin . Lived with Isabella Hofmann (1995 - 2005). Son, Atticus Baldwin, born July 13, 1996. Cousin of actor Joseph Baldwin . Is often called "Danny" by family members. Son, Atticus, was named after a character in Daniel's favorite movie To Kill a Mockingbird (1962) Is the only one of the four Baldwin brothers to not receive a Razzie nomination. Refused to appear on Saturday Night Live (1975) with his brothers for a "Family Feud" sketch. He was replaced by Tim Meadows , who was "the cousin". Brother-in-law of Chynna Phillips . An Estonian lifestyle magazine, "Heat", has a monthly movie column dedicated to him, entitled "Who is Daniel Baldwin?" which discusses and satirizes Hollywood's somewhat mediocre and B-list actors.

Had a very public relapse in 2005 on VH1's Celebrity Fit Club (2005), on which he erupted during filming. Daniel admitted to becoming addicted to pain medication and eventually left the show. Shortly after landing his first solid acting job at the age of 29 on the sitcom Sydney (1990) in 1989, Daniel claimed he began using cocaine. Daniel's father, Alexander Rae II, was a high school history teacher and head football coach at Massapequa High School. He died of lung cancer in 1983 at the age of 55. Daniel describes his acting brothers as Alec being the big star, Stephen the born-again Christian, Billy the popular one with the girls, and he being the troublemaker. Starting in December of 2006, Daniel allowed "Primetime" to follow his progress through drug rehabilitation, in order to shine a light on the mind of an addict and to share the personal issues that landed the 46-year-old into rehab for the ninth time. He was the third child in a large Catholic family, of English, Irish, Scottish, French-Canadian, and German descent.

His sister, Beth, was the oldest, then Alec and Daniel. Three years later, Billy was born, followed by Jane and, finally, Stephen. Daniel and his new wife, Joanne Smith-Baldwin , became the parents of a girl, Avis Ann, on January 17, 2008, in Los Angeles. Avis Ann weighed in at 7 lbs. 10 oz. Daniel and Joanne met at a rehab facility where he was a patient and she worked as a chef at the treatment center. He and his wife, Joanne Smith-Baldwin , are parents of a girl, named Finley Rae Martineau, born August 7, 2009 in Los Angeles. Daniel stated in an interview that he grew up, and was friends, with the DeFeo children. The entire DeFeo family was murdered November 13, 1974 by the oldest son, Ronald DeFeo, inspiring the movie Amityville Horror. Lives in Southern California. [2006] Living in Lake Oswego, Oregon. [May 2010] Lives in British Columbia, Canada with his wife and children.

[December 2000] Living with new girlfriend in Malibu, California. And expecting their first baby together. [July 2007] Personal Quotes (20) I don't really drink very much, although I have abused alcohol in the past. I mean, it's a bit of a double-edged sword being a celebrity and being an actor as I'm sure you know. Your public laundry is constantly aired out and I thought that maybe I could do some good. The addict will screw you over and lie to you and do all kinds of things. I believe as a born-again Christian that once you've had a chance to drink from the well, it becomes your responsibility to replenish the well. I've been sober now for a couple of years and I'm taking my sobriety very seriously - one day at a time and I am moving forward in my career. Homicide is the best material I've had the chance to do. At the end of the spectrum when you get to that 12th step, when you have that spiritual awakening we make ourselves available to help other people.

For me, for the type of addict I am, when I start getting those swirly thoughts and stuff, and they talk about slippery places, slippery people and slippery things, you know, I need to - I needed to take my cell phone and eliminate all the phone numbers, change the phone numbers so no one I knew before could call me or reach me. I'd just turned 50, weighed 285, and my doctor had read me the riot act about my health. If you ask me if I think I will be sober in 24 hours time I can say yes, but in two years I can't tell you. I could be dead. There's the person that's the addict, and then there's the person that's who you are. The one thing that disturbs me about Alec is that people don't realize that he's really funny. My little son, Atticus, desperately needs his dad and I haven't been there for him... and that's sad. I would never do another sitcom. It was so boring I wanted to pull my fingernails off. I prefer to say that I am a beautiful person. But the addict is a horrible person.

It's difficult to talk about, you know, my inadequacies, my inability to stay sober when I'm a relatively bright man and I've had a lot of great blessings and a lot of great opportunities. I tell people, if you really want me to look that good, why don't you cough up about $2 million more and hire Alec or Billy? If you want me to do it, this is what you get. What this does for me emotionally, psychologically and spiritually - to look in the mirror and not be ashamed - has been very important in not relapsing. I thought, 'My God, I'm gonna make $15,000 a week for 13 weeks.' What would I do with that kind of money? You know, I had never seen anything like that before in my life. Where I am right now I'm pretty good at. You know, I understand that there's a problem. I'm addressing it. I'm doing the work that I have to do.

See also Daniel Baldwin | Biography and Filmography | 1960 Appeared in the horror comedy "Lady Psycho Killer." 2013 Appeared on the procedural "Hawaii Five-O." 2009 Took on the recurring role of Moe Kitchener on the series "Cold Case." 2007 Cast in a recurring role in the final episodes of HBO's Emmy-winning mob drama "The Sopranos" 2007 Portrayed Julius Krug, the former secretary of the interior in HBO Films' "Grey Gardens." 2005 Cast in Showtime's "Our Fathers," an adaptation of David France's epic book about the sex scandals in the Roman Catholic Church 2004 Starred in "Paparazzi" about a celebrity who turns the tables on a persistent photographer; produced by Mel Gibson 2001 Feature directorial debut, "Fall"; also co-starred with Michael Madsen and Chad McQueen; released direct-to-video 1998 Delivered arguably his best feature work to date in "John Carpenter's Vampires" as James Woods' vampire-hunting partner (filmed before hotel incident) 1998 Replaced

 by Michael Rispoli in "It Had to Be You" after much-publicized cocaine overdose at NYC's Plaza Hotel 1996 Appeared in two features, Lee Tamahori's "Mulholland Falls" and Steve Buscemi's feature directing debut, "Trees Lounge" 1996 Acted opposite significant other Isabella Hofmann in NBC movie "Twisted Desire" 1995 Portrayed Charles Bronson's son in CBS movie "A Family of Cops"; replaced by Joe Penny in sequels 1994 Returned to the Ned Blessing role for the feature "Lone Justice" 1993 Starred opposite Daryl Hannah in HBO remake of "Attack of the 50 Ft.

Woman" 1993 Had regular role of Detective Beau Felton on NBC series "Homicide: Life on the Street" 1992 Played title role in "Ned Blessing: The True Story of My Life" (CBS); not cast in the short-lived 1993 series ("Ned Blessing: The Story of My Life and Times") that followed 1992 Had small role in Stephen Frears' "Hero" starring Dustin Hoffman 1991 First sizeable film role in "Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man" 1990 TV series debut as regular in CBS sitcom "Sydney" 1989 Feature debut in "Born on the Fourth of July" 1988 Billy Baldwin - Film Actor, Television Actor - Biography.com Famous Binghamton University Alumni Synopsis Billy Baldwin was born on February 21, 1963, in Massapequa, New York. The fourth of six children, his brothers Alec, Daniel and Stephen all became actors. His first role was as killer Robert Chambers in the 1989 made-for-TV movie The Preppie Murder.

He then landed a part in Oliver Stone's Born on the Fourth of July. Baldwin's greatest screen success was playing a firefighter in the hit film Backdraft. He married pop singer Chynna Phillips in 1995 and; the couple have three children. Early Life Actor. Born February 21, 1963, in Massapequa, New York, to homemaker Carol and high school history teacher Alexander Rae Baldwin. William Baldwin was the fourth of six children. His brothers Alec, Daniel and Stephen all became actors. His sisters Beth, a homemaker, and Jane, a physical therapist, have said they have no desire to enter show business. Growing up in the large, rowdy Irish-Catholic Baldwin clan, "Billy was Switzerland. He was Jimmy Carter," his brother Alec later recalled. "The others could be going at it pretty bad, but Billy was always the peacemaker." The Baldwin siblings all attended the public Berner High School in Massapequa. Billy Baldwin then graduated from Binghamton University, where he majored in political science and was a standout on the school's wrestling team. After college, Baldwin interned on Capitol Hill as an assistant to Democratic Congressman Tom Downey.

Acting Debut Baldwin and his brother Daniel both decided to get into acting after seeing how easily their brothers Alec and Stephen made it in Hollywood. Baldwin moved to New York City and began modeling, before landing his first role as killer Robert Chambers in the 1989 made-for-TV movie The Preppie Murder. After his well-received performance, Baldwin got a part in the Oliver Stone film Born on the Fourth of July, and went on to star in later movies such as Flatliners, Three of Hearts and Sliver. In 1991, he found his greatest success starring in the hit film Backdraft, as a firefighter haunted by his father's death. Baldwin had also been cast as a heartbreaker con man in the movie Thelma and Louise at the same time, but had to pull out when the filming conflicted with Backdraft. The part went instead to Brad Pitt, which launched the actor's career. Personal Life In his single days, Baldwin dated Madonna and actress Jennifer Grey. In 1991, he met Chynna Phillips, a former member of the pop group Wilson Phillips and the daughter of John and Michelle Phillips of The Mamas and the Papas.

The couple married in 1995 and had three children: daughter Jamison in 2000, son Lance Alexander in 2001, and daughter Brooke in 2004. While his wife took time off from her music career to raise their children, Baldwin continued to act, produce and write for the screen. In 2007, he moved his family from New York to Los Angeles to star in Dirty Sexy Money, a television series about a wealthy political family. The show lasted two seasons and was canceled after the 2008 writers' strike. In 2010, Baldwin guest-starred on the hit series Gossip Girl as the estranged father of lead character Serena van der Woodsen. In 2010, after checking into treatment for anxiety problems, Baldwin's wife Chynna Phillips briefly filed for divorce before immediately withdrawing the papers. Other than that, William Baldwin's personal life has been considerably tamer than those of his brothers, who have grappled with high-profile divorces (Alec) and drug addictions (Daniel and Stephen). Baldwin jokingly calls himself the "white sheep" of the family.

He lives in New York with his wife and children and works with several charities, including the Creative Coalition and the Carol M. Baldwin Breast Cancer Research Fund, which he and his brothers started in honor of their mother, a cancer survivor. When he feels overwhelmed, he told one interviewer, "I try to take a deep breath and just remember how lucky I am." Fact Check We strive for accuracy and fairness. If you see something that doesn't look right, contact us ! Citation Information Daniel Baldwin - TV.com Daniel Baldwin EDIT Brother of actors Alec Baldwin, Stephen Baldwin and William Baldwin. Father of two daughters -- Kahlea Baldwin (b. 1983), with his first wife Cheryl, and Alexandra Baldwin (b. 1994), with his second wife, actress Elizabeth Baldwin -- and one son, Atticus (b.

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He first gained recognition through television for his work in the role of Joshua Rush on the soap opera Knots Landing. His performance in the 2003 film The Cooler garnered him a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. Since 2006 he has starred on the NBC sitcom 30 Rock as Jack Donaghy, winning two Emmy Awards, four Golden Globe Awards, and seven Screen Actors Guild Awards for his work on the show, making him the male performer with the most SAG Awards ever. Alec Baldwin attended George Washington University from 1976-1979. He then transferred to New York University to study acting at the Lee Strasberg Theater Institute. He graduated from NYU in 1994 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. In 2010, Baldwin gave a commencement address at NYU and was awarded with a Honorary Doctor of Fine Arts degree. He was married to actress Kim Basinger and had a daughter, Ireland . He is the oldest of the Baldwin brothers who are all actors as well.

Daniel Baldwin who is currently married to former British model Joanne Smith , Billy Baldwin who is married to singer Chynna Phillips daughter of The Mamas & the Papas band members John and Michelle Phillips ; and Stephen Baldwin is married to Brazilian graphic designer Kennya Deodato . A cheat sheet for the news. April 12 1998 3:30 AM The Baldwin Brothers By Franklin Foer In February, Daniel Baldwin--the second-oldest and least well-known of the four Baldwin brothers--overdosed on crack and was arrested in New York's Plaza Hotel. Before getting hauled off by police, he ran naked through the hotel's halls screaming, "Baldwin!" A month ago, Kim Basinger, wife of eldest Baldwin brother Alec, won the Best Supporting Actress Oscar for her role in L.A. Confidential. Last week Alec's new action movie, Mercury Rising, opened to tepid reviews. Which Baldwin is which? How did all four brothers become actors? How are they alike? How are they distinguishable? Advertisement First, a quick review of the Baldwin oeuvre. Alec (age 40) claims the greatest screen success.

His critical hits include a lead performance, opposite Sean Connery, in The Hunt for Red October (1990). Last year, he starred with Anthony Hopkins in David Mamet's The Edge. Daniel (37) is derisively referred to as the "TV Baldwin." Aside from bit parts in B movies, his only major role was as Detective Beau Felton in NBC's acclaimed Homicide: Life on the Street. Hollywood always touts 35-year-old William (or Billy, as he abhors being called in the press) as the Baldwin most likely to break through to major stardom. But he has done little since his box office hits Backdraft (1991) and Sliver (1993). Stephen (31) remains consigned mainly to teen flicks (though he won acclaim for his supporting role in The Usual Suspects). Textbook example: the 1996 comedy Bio-Dome, where he plays opposite ex-MTV star Pauly Shore. (There are two Baldwin sisters: Jane [32], a physical therapist in Syracuse, N.Y., and Beth [42], a Long Island housewife.

Both say they will never take up acting.) Profiles chalk up the brothers' success to 1) good looks and 2) on-screen intensity. The Baldwins say they inherited both from their handsome, demanding father, Alexander, a devoutly Catholic social studies teacher from Massapequa, N.Y. (Alexander died in 1983, and the brothers claim still to be driven by their devotion to him.) Because they are Irish-Catholic, tightknit, and play touch football, the Baldwins constantly compare themselves to the Kennedys. It is a Baldwin commonplace to say that either Alec or Billy will become president. The Baldwin matriarch, Carol, sometimes refers to herself in interviews as Rose. Had the Baldwin patriarch lived longer, many speculate, the brothers wouldn't have taken up acting. According to this theory, Alexander was adamant that they become lawyers, and his objections would have stymied their careers. However, Hollywood proved irresistible. While a student at New York University, Alec was spotted by a talent scout and offered a spot on the soap opera The Doctors. Stephen claims he has always been a thespian, performing in regional theater and singing with the Long Island Philharmonic.

But his acting career took off only when an agent spotted him working in a Manhattan pizza parlor. Billy and Daniel say they both got into acting after they saw how easy it was for their brothers to make it. Advertisement Is there a Baldwinian essence? If so, what are its dimensions? 1 The Baldwin Look. Many note similarities in their sinuous, full lips; dimpled chins; and "intense eyes." Profiles also dwell on the Baldwin mane. All but Stephen, who wears a bowl cut, are known to slick back their hair with vast amounts of gel and mousse. (Famous story: It once took two days to shoot a 30 second scene of Billy driving a convertible. Afraid his hair would get out of place, he stopped every few yards to get regelled.) But there are differences too--for example, body hair. The Los Angeles Times noted that Alec has chest hair "like a gorilla." Meanwhile, Billy has a decorative tuft on his chest, Stephen is baby-smooth, and Daniel has yet to take off his clothes on-screen. 2The Stanislavskian Baldwin. All the Baldwins claim to have been schooled in Method acting, studying under teachers with Russian-sounding names.

Alec especially worships Marlon Brando, quoting incessantly from On the Waterfront and playing Stanley Kowalski in the Broadway revival of A Streetcar Named Desire. Film critics like to gripe that none of the Baldwins has any range: They're character actors with leading-man bodies. (Each has a niche: Alec is the ideal psychopathic villain, Daniel the hard-drinking cop, Billy the slimy pretty boy, Stephen the screwball comedian.) Several studio executives have jokingly responded that if their talents were combined in a single actor, he would be the next Cary Grant. 3 The Baldwin as Crusader. Alec has been the most outspoken politically. Touted as a potential Democratic senatorial candidate in New York, he was the main attraction of a bus tour in the Northeast, promoting campaign finance reform. He has also lobbied for funding for the arts. Alec makes news with his caustic condemnations: He called Newt Gingrich "evil" and Alfonse D'Amato "the bozo pool attendant from Island Park." After graduating from the State University of New York at Binghamton, Billy interned for Congressman Tom Downey.

Both Billy and Alec have headed the liberal actors' advocacy group the Creative Coalition. Stephen and Daniel are apolitical. Advertisement 4 The Baldwin Bad Boy. With Daniel's arrest, tabloids have dredged up the long history of Baldwins run amok. Only Billy has a reputation as a straight arrow. Most famously, Alec was arrested--and later acquitted--for allegedly punching a paparazzo and spraying shaving cream on the photographer's car windows. On the set, he is known for his temper, smashing cell phones and lobbing insults at colleagues. He once called studio executive Jeffrey Katzenberg "the eighth dwarf: Greedy." Post-college, Daniel worked as runner for a big-time bookie. (When his father died, Daniel was in jail for driving a car with stolen tags.) Stephen has abused drugs. 5 Baldwin Babes. By reputation, Baldwins play the field, sleeping around Hollywood, then settling down with a beautiful woman. Before marrying Basinger, Alec was known as a playboy and heartbreaker. He is most famous for dumping Northern Exposure star Janine Turner weeks before their wedding. Billy married Chynna Phillips of the pop group Wilson Phillips, after flings with Madonna and Jennifer Grey.

Daniel's second wife is his Homicide co-star Isabella Hofman. Stephen is married to a Brazilian artist named Kennya Deodato. 6 Baldwin Exhibitionism. Physical modesty is not a Baldwin trait. Alec and Kim Basinger actually did the deed in their sex scenes in The Getaway (1994)--unheard of in Hollywood. All but one of Billy's major movies include shots of his rear, and frontal nudity scenes from his movie Sliver were trimmed at the last minute. In Threesome (1994), Stephen participates in a ménage à trois. (A very Baldwin coincidence: Both Stephen's Threesome and Billy's Three of Hearts [1993] are about bisexual love triangles.) 7 Baldwin Birth Order. No profile makes the obvious application of Frank Sulloway's controversial birth-order theory. Sulloway contends that firstborn children are moralistic, eager to please their parents, and easily angered. (All of which apply to Alec.) Middle children are compromisers. (Billy is said to be the family peacemaker.) And later-born offspring are rebellious (the case with Stephen).

In Sulloway's theory, as in life, Daniel is the category-defying, black sheep Baldwin.

Question: Alec, William and Daniel are 3 of the Baldwin acting family from New York who is the fourth brother?
Answer: STEPHEN